Overview
China is a vast country of extremes, the 4th largest country in the world, just behind the U.S. (9,629,091 sq. kms. to 9,596,960 sq. kms./3,717,813 sq. miles to 3,705,407 sq. miles). In terms of climate zones, for comparison, it stretches as far north as Hudson Bay in Canada, and as far south as Mexico City. Its highest mountain, Mt. Qomolangma (Mt. Everest) is the highest in the world at 8,850 m. (29,035 ft.). Its lowest point is -154 m. (-500 ft.) below sea level, compared with -86 m. (-282 ft.) for Death Valley, and -409 m. (-1,342 ft.) for the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea. Approximately 65% of its landmass is covered with mountains or hills. It has a full four seasons in most of the country.

The following data reflect the weather in Beijing, the capital. Data is available for some additional major cities on their respective web page(s) in this website. Click on the "Weather" button on the left panel, if visible, for each city.